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Hugs;
Shari

Princess Leia - SSD Sponsorship Team

Hello and Happy Wednesday!  Today Sassy Studio Designs is spoonsoring a challenge over at Penny's Papercrafty  where the challenge theme is "More Than 1 Fold" . 

The card I have to show you today is an easle card and I used a new ``tool`` in my craft room!  I have finally broke down and thought that I would give a try using Glitter Ritz where I `highlighted` my background paper with a Transparent Micro Fine Glitter Ritz Glitter called Blue Highlights.  It adds a special little sparkle to the project that is not easily seen in the photos.

 

SUPPLIES USED:

* Image: Sassy studio Designs, Sassy Princess Leia
* Copic Xpress Paper
* Kodak Hero Printer
* Copic Markers (colours used listed below)
* 6.5x5 Card & Envelope
* Patterened Paper:  BoBunny 6x6 Paper Pad, Camp-A-Lot Collection
* Kraft Cardstock:  Michales 8.5x11 Paper Pack
* Crystal Glitter Ritz Transparent Micro Fine Glitter, Blue Highlight
* My Favorite Things Die-Namics, Stacking Stars & Fishtail Flag Stax
* My Favorite Things Buttons, Hot Fudge
* Princess Sentiment: CC Designs
* Birthday Sentiment:  Local $ Store
* ColorBox Chalk:  Creamy Brown (around Princess sentiment)
* Zig Glue Pen (to attach stars)
* Creative Memories Precious Elements Silver Metalic Pen
* Glossy Accents
* Glue Dots (to attach buttons)
* 3D Pop Dots (for Princess Leia)
* ATG

Here is a close up of the buttons and the Birthday sentiment....

 

Here is a close up of Princess Leia to show you the Copic Colours used....

COPIC COLOURS USED:
* SKIN: E11,E00, E000
* HAIR:  E49, E59, E35, E21
* EYES:  E35, E33 + Glossy Accents
* LIPS:  R32, R30 + Glossy Accents
* OUTFIT & BOOTS:  C5, C3, C1, C000, 0 + Glossy Accents on the boots
* BELT: W7 + Creative Memories Precious Elements Silver Metalic Pen + Glossy Accents
* GUN:  W9, W7, W5

I hope that you enjoyed my card today, and maybe I inspired you to pop over to Penny's Papercrafty  to join in this fun challenge this week and maybe even win some Sassy Studio Design images!

I would also like to enter this card into the Simon Says - Anything Goes Challenge

Until Next Time, Keep Crafting!
Hugs;
Shari

3 Months Till Christmas Blog Hop!

Hello and welcome to our "3 Months Till Christmas" Blog Hop.  Yes I said it, ONLY 3 MONTHS to go!  Whoo Hoo!!!  Each day I am getting more and more excited to start decorating my house but hubs makes me wait till the last weekend in November to get started (usually takes me 2 weeks to get all my decorating completed!)

Today I am the first stop on the hop, so lets get started!  As always I have two cards to show to you today, and the first one I am going to start off with is my colour mediem card and then on to my die cut card where I used the newly released Kraftin Kimmie Stamp set, Holiday Lulu & Libby on both my cards.  I am so in love with Lulu that I have EVERY set released of Lulu! 

So here is Santa Lulu coloured with Copics.......

 
Here is the inside of the cards.....



SUPPLIES USED:
* Image & Sentiment: Kraftin Kimmie Stamp set, Holiday Lulu & Libby
* Copic Xpress Paper
* Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black & Rhubard Stalk
* 4x5.5 Card & Envelope
* Patterned Paper:  Echo Park 6x6 Paper Pad, Very Merry Christmas
* Green Cardstock: from my scraps
* Embroidered Flower Robbon:  Wrights Creative Classics by Simplicity from Michaels
* Fairy Dust Glitter, Suga Shimmer
* Martha Stewart Extra Fine Glue Pen (for glitter spots)
* ColorBox Chalk: Chocolate Roan
* Stugio G Chalk: Red from Michaels $1.50 bin
* Inside Sentiment:  My Favorite Things Clear Stamps, Merry & Bright
* Creative Memories Silver Pen
* Glossy Accents
* Glue Dots (for ribbon)
* 3D Pop Dots
* ATG

Here is a close up of the beautiful Lulu Santa to show you the copic colours used.....

COPIC COLOURS USED:
* SKIN:  E11, E00, E000
* HAIR:  E23, YR24, YR21
* EYES:  YG63 + Glossy Accents
* SANTA SUIT & SOCKS:  R59, R39, R37, R35, C3, C1
* SHOES & BELT:  E49, E47 + Creative Memories Silver Pen
* PRESENTS:  R59, R39, R37, R35, YG67, YG63, YG61
* BELL:  C3, C1 + Glossy Accents

So what do you think of Santa Lulu??  Well before you decide here is my second card showing you Star Lulu and my die cuts using My Favorite Things Die-Namics....

 
Here is the inside of the card.....

 
SUPPLIES USED:
* Image & Sentiments: Kraftin Kimmie Stamp set, Holiday Lulu & Libby
* Copic Xpress Paper
* Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black & Rhubard Stalk
* 4x5.5 Card & Envelope
* Patterned Paper: BoBunny 6x6 Paper Pad, Blitzen Collection
* Beige Cardstock: Michaels 8.5x11 Paper Pack
* Cuttlebug Machine

* Cuttlebug Divine Swirls Embossing Folder
* My Favorite Things Die-Namics: Star Stax, Stacking Stars & Fishtail Flags Stax
* ColorBox Chalk: Creamy Brown (outside) & Dark Brown (inside)
* Stickles: Golden Rod
* Sakura Gelly Roll Gold Star Pen
* Glossy Accents
* Zig Glue Pen to attach small stars
* 3D Pop Dots
* ATG

Here is a close up of the cute Start Lulu to show you the Copic colours used.....

COPIC COLOURS USED:
* SKIN: E11, E00, E000
* HAIR: E49, E59, E25, E31
* EYES:  B14 + Glossy Accents
* OUTFIT: R46, R29, R27, R24, YG67.YG63, YG61
* SHOES: E49, E47, E44, E42
* STAR:  Sakura Gellyroll Gold Star Pen + Golden Rod Stickles

Here is a picture of the two cards together, what do you think?......

Sorry about the quality of the pictures and them being a lottle onthe dark side.  No matter what I didwith my Ott lights, the dreary rainy weather outside would not let me get a good shot =(

 

Here is a list of all the talented ladies in this months Christmas Blog Hop, there is only 6 lovely ladies playing along this time around so please do pop in to see what amazing Christmas projects that they have made to show you..
1.) Shari: http://sharispinkpalace.blogspot.com/ (you are here!)
2.) Tara: http://craftindesertdivas.blogspot.com/ (offering Candy for you)

3.) Georgiana: http://carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com/

4.) Sara: http://sarashobbyistapartment.blogspot.com/

5.) Kerry: http://mommakcrafts.blogspot.com/

6.) Mary: http://www.maryshappyplace.com/

I hope that you enjoyed my Christmas cards this month and I hope that I may have inspired you to get started on your cards for the very close approching holiday season! Please join us next month on the 25th for our 2 Months Till Christmas Blog hop, where I will have some Christmas candy to offer you =)

 

Now it is time for you to pop on over to see what Tara has made for you, and also to offer you some lovely candy!

 

Until Next Time, Keep Crafting!

Hugs;

Shari

Sassy Studio Designs September Releases - Day Two

I hope that you are having a fabulous Sunday! Today at Sassy Studio Designs we are showing off to you day two of the new September Releases available in the Sassy Studio Designs store now!  If you are following the hop today you should have arrived here from the talented Jovan`s Blog.
 
Be sure to pop over to the Sassy Studio Designs Blog to start at the beginning of the hop as there are prizes to be won from the new release. There will be randomly selected comments chosen from different blogs, and winners will get 2 images of their choice from this release. There is also a special at the Sassy Studio Designs store goingon now...buy 5 images and get a 6th one free!
I was asked to showcase the new Sassy Pin Up Bunny image, but I am also going to show you the new Sassy Pin Up Cat image as well.  I decided to make something different than a card to show you, I decided to make Halloween banner as the theme to the September release is ``Halloween Party``! 
 
Here is my project that I made to show to you today.....

SUPPLIES USED:
* Sassy Studio Designs Images:  Sassy Pin Up Bunny & Sassy Pin Up Cat
* Copic Xpress Paper
* Kodak Hero Printer
* Copic Markers (colours used listedbelow)
* Cardstock:  All from 6x6 Paper Pads purchased at a local $ Store
* Cuttlebug Machine & Mini Monsters Candy Cuttlebug Embossing Folder
* My Favorite Things Die-Namics: Jumbo Fishtail Banner STAX
* My Favorite Things Die-Namics: Jumbo Banner Day Stax (the scallopped top on the banners)
* My Favorite Things Die-Namics: Designer Lables 4 Stax (for the sentiment and behind the images)
* ColorBox Chalks:  Lime Pastel & Charcoal
* Inks:  Memento Tuxedo Black & Grape Jelly
* Spiderweb Stamp: Michaels $1.50 Bin
* Spiders & Sentiment:  Inkadinkadoo Clear Stamps
* Fairy Dust Glitter - Sugar Shimmer (for bunny tail, garter, earring & cat shoes)
* Glossy Accents
* Ribbon:  Michaels CelebrateIt Basic Narrows
* Hole Punch
* Squishy Scissors (I never knew you could fall in love with a pair of scissors!!)
* 3D Pop Dots
* ATG

Here is a close up of the sentiment banner......

 

Here is a close up of the Sassy Pin Up Bunny Image.... 

 

Here is a close up of the Sassy Pin Up Cat Image....

 COPIC COLOURS USED:

* SKIN:  E11, E00, E000

* HAIR:  E49, E59, E35, E21

* EYES:  G24, G21 + Glossy Accents

* LIPS:  R32, R30 + Glossy Accents

* BUNNY OUTFIT:  R32, R30, C3, C1, C00, 0 + Fairy Dust on the tail, earrings & garter

* CAT OUTFIT:  W9, W7, W5, R32 + Fairy Dust on the shoes

 

I hope that you enjoyed today's post, and now it is time to head over to Soma's Blog to see what amazing project she has made to show you today. Good luck on the hop!

 

I would like to enter this project into the following challenges:

* Simon Says Stamps Challenge - Emboss it!

* Chocolate Coffee Cards Challenge #22 - Sweet Treats (I have embossed candy onmy banner)

* Heck of a Challenge - Anything Goes

 

Until Next Time, Keep Crafting!

Hugs;

Shari

 

Firefighter Honey - SSD Sponsorship Team

Hello, thanks for visiting today!  Today I have a card to show you that I made for a challenge that Sassy Studio Designs is sponsoring over at Party Time Tuesdays where the theme to the challenge is to make a project using Red, Gold and Orange.

Here is my card I made for this challenge....

SUPPLIES USED:
* Image: Sassy Studio Designs, Firefighter Honey
* Kodak Hero Printer
* Copic Xpress Paper
* Copic Markers
* 6.5 x 5 Card & Envelope
* Patterned Paper:  BoBunny 6x6 Paper Pad - Apple Cider Collection
* Burnt Orange Cardstock: frommy scraps
* Brick Wall Tim Holtz Embossing Folder
* ColorBox Chalk:  Chestnut Roan (for the brick wall)
* ColorBox Chalk: Tangerine (for around the Pattern Paper)
* Versa Color Ink: Canary (for around the outside of the card)
* Happy Birthday Sentiment:  My Favorite Things, All Occasion Sentiments
* Hot Stuff Sentiment: Hand Written
* 3D Pop Dots
* Glossy Accents
* Stickles: Silver
* ATG

Here is a close up of the image to see the copic colours used....

COPIC COLOURS USED:
* SKIN:  E11, E00, E000
* HAIR:  E29, E27, E25, E23, E21
* EYES:  E25, E23, E21 + Glossy Accents
* LIPS: R29, R24, R22 + Glossy Accents
* UNIFORM:  Y17, Y15, Y13, Y11, R29, R24, R22
* POLE:  Creative Memories Precious Element Silver Metalic Pen
* BOOTS:  C9,C7, C5 + Glossy Accents
* BADGE:  Silver Stickles


I would also like to enter this card into the following challenges:
* The Crafty Pad Challenge #188- Autumn Colours
* Papertake Weekly - Autumn Colours
* Shopping Our Stash - Emboss it! (My Brick wall is Embossed)
* Sweet Stamps Blog - Shades of Autumn
* Card Makin' Mamas - Be Punny! (My Sentiment/Firefighter, Hot Stuff! LOL)
* Crazy 4 Challenges - Anything Goes, with a Fall Twist (I used fall colours)


So what do you think? I would love to hear from you =)

Until Next Time, Keep Crafting!
Hugs;
Shari

Pina Colada Pin Up Sassy- SSD Sponsorship Team

Hello, I am so glad you stopped by today!  Sassy Studio Designs is sponsoring a challenge at Cupcake Inspiration this week.  Here is the card that I created using the inspirational photo provided by Cupcake Inspiration....

and here is the inspirational photo for this weeks challenge....

Here is a picture of the inside of the card....

SUPPLIES USED: * Image: Sassy Studio Designs, Pina Colada Pin-Up Sassy
* Copic Xpress Paper & Kodak Hero Printer
* Copic Markers (colours used listed below)
* Patterned Paper:  My Minds Eye 6x6 Paper Pad, Everyday Flair
* Green Cardstock:  Creative Memories, Green Apple 12x12 Paper Pack
* Pink Paper:  Sandylion Designs, Pink Linen
* ColorBox Chalk:  Pastel Pink
* My Favorite Things Die-Namics:  Fishtail Flag Stax
* Happy Birthday Sentiment:  Making Memories
* Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black
* Inside Sentiments:  My Favorite Things Stamps, Whos That Birthday Girl
* Flowers and Bling:  Michaels $1.50 bins
* Glossy Accents
* Stickles:  Star Dust
* Glue Dots (to adhear flowers)
* ATG

Here is a closeup of the coloured image to see the Copic colours used....

COPIC COLOURS USED:
* SKIN:  E11, E00, E000
* HAIR:  E29, E25, E34, E21
* EYES:  B02 + Glossy Accents
* LIPS:  R83, RV10 + Glossy Accents
* SWIMSUIT & SHOES: B06, B04, B02 
* FRUIT PICK & UMBRELLA STICK:  E53, E51
* UMBRELLA: YG05, YG03, YG01, B06, B02
* PINEAPPLE WEDGE:  E89, E87, E84, Y26, Y19, Y15, Y11
* CHERRY:  R46, R27, R24, R22 + Glossy Accents, G24
* DRINK:  R85, R83, R81, RV10, B0000 + Glossy Accents
* GLASS:  B0000 + Glossy Accents
* DRINK TRIM:  Star Dust Stickles

I would like to enter this card intothe following challenges as well;
* Heck of A Challenge - #1, Anything Goes
* Digital Tuesday Challenge - #177,Sweet Treats (my yummy drink is sweet!)
* Kaboodle Doodle Challenge - #136, Flowers (I have flowers outside and inside)

I hope you enjoyed todays card, I would love to hear from you =)

Until Next Time, Keep Crafting!
Hugs;
Shari

Happy 1st Anniversay One Crazy Stamper!!

This is my second post today, to see my Sassy Studio Designs Sponsorship post, please scroll down below this post.

Today is a very special day, today is my friend Lora's 1st Anniversary for her Brick & Mortar store One Crazy Stamper! 

I found this store in a little town called Bolton, Ontario Canada just under a year ago and LOVE going to the store to purchae all my card making needs - BEST STORE EVER!!! 

Since I frequent the store as often as my weekends will allow I have become friends with the owner Lora, such a lovely lady and her sweet helper Casey.  If you live in the area drop in to see these two ladies and shop your heart out with the best selection of stamps, scrapbooking and cardmaking supplies.  If you do not live in the are, click on the above link to check out her store as her shipping rates are very good and all her prices in the store are amazing especially on great stamps and Copic`s too - best price I have found on Copic`s, love it!!!!!

Because today is a special day for Lora I decided to make her a card for her celebration.....

Here is a picture of the inside of her card,,,,

 SUPPLIES USED:
* Image:  Washi Girl from Saturated Canary
* Copic Xpress Paper (Purchased at One Crazy Stamper)
* Kodak Hero Printer
* Copic Markers - colours listed below (Purchased at One Crazy Stamper)
* Patterned Paper: First Edition Paper, Bird Song 6x6 Paper Pad  (Purchased at One Crazy Stamper)
* Cardstock: Michaels Recollections 8.5x11 Paper Pack
* White Floss from local $store
* Whimsy Stamps & Die:  Celebration Circle Pendants (Purchased at One Crazy Stamper)
* Decorative Tape: Michels Recollections & from UK Magazine freebie
* Making Memories Sentiment:  My Favorite Things, Pure Innocence Picture Perfect
* Ink:  Memento  (Purchased at One Crazy Stamper)
* Glossy Accents (Purchased at One Crazy Stamper)
* ColorBox Chalk:  Pink Pastel
* Dew Drops Chalk:  Night Sky (Purchased at One Crazy Stamper)
* Keep Calm Sentiment:  Making Memory Keepers Clear Stamps, Keep Calm
* Happy Anniversary Stamp:  Inkadinkadoo
* ATG
As you can see from my list of supplies One Crazy Stamper has an array of items you can purchase, check it out, you wont be disappointed!

Here is a close up of the image to show you the copic colours used....

COPIC COLOURS USED:
* SKIN:  E11, E00, E000
* HAIR:  E37, YR27, TR24, YR21, YR20
* EYES & HAIR ELASTIC:  B37, B24 + Glossy Accents
* PANTS:  C9, B39, B37, B34
* SHIRT:  E43, E42, E41, E40, E56, R85, R83, R81 + Glossy Accents on the heart
* SHOES:  E44, E43, E42, E41, R56, R85, R83, R81 + Glossy Accents on the buttons
* DOTTED GROUND:  E40, E42, E41
* WASHI TAPE: E44, E31, R56, R81, B37, B000, R24, G24, B34R85, R83, R81 + Glossy Accents

I hope that you enjoyed today's post and maybe pop over to Lora's Blog to wish her a Happy Anniversary too =) 

Be sure to pop over to the store too to see the amazing goodies One Crazy Stamper has to offer. 

I am entering this card into the challenge at Saturated Canary as their chalenge this week is #25-DOTTY, and I have dots on my ground under Washi Girl & dots on my banner.

Until Next Time, Keep Crafting!
Hugs;
Shari

Oooh-la-la France Honey - SSD Sponsorship Team

Hello and thanks for visiting my blog today!  Sassy Studio Designs is sponsoring a chalenge over at Craftymess Challenge Blog where the theme is "Vintage Paris".  The card that I made for this challenge to show you is a birthday card for a friend of mine named Sonia.  Sonia is originally from Montreal Canada, so I thought this challenge would be perfect for a "french" little lady =)  Here is my card....

To make this card look "Vintage"  I destressed all the edges of the papers and chalked the shape behind the image in hopes to make it follow the challenge theme.  I love how this card turned out!

Here is a picture of the inside of the card....

SUPPLIES USED:
* Image:  Sassy Studio Designs, France Honey
* Copic Xpress Paper & Kodak Hero Printer
* Copic Markers (colours used listed below)
* 6.5x5 card & envelope
* Patterned Paper:  Carta Bella 6x6 Paper Pack - Paris Girl
* Kraft Cardstock:  Michaels Recollections 8.5x11 Paper Pack
* My Favorite Things Die-Namics: Labels 4 Stax & Flag Stax
* Oooh-la-la Sentiment: Hampton Art from Michaels
* Ink:  Memento Rich Cocoa
* Inside Sentiment:  Micahels $1.50 bin
* Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black
* Close To My Heart Edge Destresser tool
* Colorbox Chalk:  Creamy Brown
* Glossy Accents
* 3D Pop Dots
* ATG

Here is a closeup of the image to see the Copic colours used....

COPIC COLOURS USED:

* SKIN:  E11, E00, E000

* HAIR:  E23, YR24, Y26, YR21

* EYES:  B37, B34 + Glossy Accents

* SHIRT, SHOES & LIPS:  R56, R85, R83, R81 (Glossy Accents on Shoes & Lips + C1 on white parts of the Shirt)

* BARRET, SCARF & SKIRT:  100, C9, C7, C5 + Glossy Accents

 

So what do you think, she is pretty Sassy in her french barret, Oooh-la-la!  Thanks for visiting and I would love to hear from you if you have time to leave a comment =)

 

Until Next Time, Keep Crafting!

Hugs;

Shari

 



Congratulations on your Wedding Theresa & Dave!

Hello blogger friends!  As promised, here is a Wedding card that I made for my cousin Theresa and her new husband Dave who married on August 25th, using their wedding colours of Sailer Blue (light navy) and White. 

As soon as Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps released this image a couple of months ago I knew I had to get it to make this card, I hope you like it =)

 
Here is a picture of the inside of the card.  I made it so that I could put a Visa Gift Card inside for the happy couple....

SUPPLIES USED:
* Image & Sentiments:  Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps, Ever After
* Copic Xpress Paper
* Image Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black
* Sentiment Ink:  Memento Nautical Blue
* Inside Sentiment Strip:  My Favorite Things, Die-Namics Sentiment Strips (4 pack)
* Copic Markers (colours used listed below)
* Card made from white cardstock to fit in an envelope in my stash: 8 x 5.5
* Patterned Paper: Teresa Collins, Everyday Moments 6x6 Paper Pad
* Navy Blue & White Cardstock:  Michaels Recollections 8.5x11 Paper Pack
* Dew Drop Versa Magic Chalk:  Night Sky
* Cuttlebug & Cuttlebug Swiss Dots Polka-dot Embossing Folder
* Lace:  Michaels Recollections Sticker Lace on a roll
* Bling on image & lace:  Close To My Heart Blue Sparkles
* Glossy Accents
* Sakura Clear Star Glitter Pen
* ATG

Here is a close up of the image so you can see the Copic colours used.....

COPIC COLOURS USED:
* SKIN:  E11, E00, E000
* GROOM HAIR: E49, E59, E25,E31
* GROOM EYES:  E25 + Glossy Accents
* BRIDE HAIR:  YR24, Y26,YR21, Y21
* BRIDE EYES:  B95 + Glossy Accents
* TUXEDO & SHOES: W9, W7, W5 + Glossy Accents on Shoes 
* DRESS SHIRT:  C1, C00
* GOWN:  W3, W1, W00
* CUMBERBUN, TIE, BEADS & TRIM ON DRESS:  B97, B95 + Glossy Accents on the Beads
* ROSES:  R56, R85,R81, RV10, G14, G12
* JEWLERY:  Sakura Gelly Roll Clear Star Glitter Pen + Glossy Accents

Here is a picture of the happy couple.....I think I got lucky with this photo as the happy couple was walking along the docks and I caught them on their stroll from an upstairs balcony - and the swans in the background were a perfect touch for this photo I thought....

Here is a picture of my husband & me at the wedding.....It was such a hot day out that day, hence my bad hair day and my hub's shirtsleeve rolled up, would have like to have a better picture to show you but this is all I got =(, I think next wedding I need to bring my BFF Heather with me to take pics as my mom is so not a photographer, I asked her to take a pic of us from head to toe, LOL....

I hope that you enjoyed this post,and I would love to hear from you.


I would like to enter this card into the following challenge:
* Simon Says Stamps Challenge - Anything Goes


Until Next Time, Keep Crafting!
Hugs;
Shari